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Read the innovation of the month in the January MCN regarding the Vololights deceleration indicator lights with some interest. Anyone installed these on a gen III FJR? Did it work? Could be an additional safety item if effective. I did a site search but only found a 2013 post on development.

I read an interesting article in the October RIDER magazine about 2014 motorcycles having Event Data Recorders (EDR) installed as a kind of "black box" to record data from an accident that could be used to prove liability (such as excessive speed) or to influence warranty claims. Some 2014 Honda...

I've heard so many positive forum reports on the Rifle windscreen that I contacted the company to see if I could get one for my 2014. Sadly, they have not made one yet but would very much like to have one available. What they need is someone in or near the Central Valley of California to let...

After searching far and wide in and out of state, I finally found an ES at an in state dealership at a price I was willing to pay. Put up the $500 so they could take it out of the crate and assemble it with my name attached. Had a trade in offer on my ten year old GL 1800 that was not great so I...

I have an 07 Gen II that runs comfortably on 87 octane fuel. I noticed that the Motorcycle Consumer News article on the Gen III calls for 91 octane. My question--is that the case? Is 87 octane no longer useable on the new bikes? Thanks in advance. I could ask at the dealer but generally that...

While on a trip through North Carolina my Zumo 550 started acting strangely in that it would recycle from the map page to a page that asked if I wanted to save the current location. Then it froze on the opening page: Where to/view map but would not go to either when pressed. I shut it down a...

Just completed the install of a McCruise electronic cruise on my 07 FJR with mega help from my fellow FJR rider friend, Bob Price. It took us about seven hours to get the job done but we went slowly, carefully checking every step. I've heard it called, "plug and play" but that might be a...

About a month ago I reported on getting some Motoport Ultra II Kevlar mesh jacket and riding pants. The apparel was certainly well made and seemed very substantial but I had to send it back to try for a refund. Though I really wanted the jacket and pants to work, I simply could not get...

Since I was such a good boy, Santa delivered a new set to Ultra II Kevlar Air Mesh jacket and pants. The stuff is really heavy duty and well made. However, its so stiff out of the box that its almost awkward to wear. I assume that the suit breaks in after some wearing--please verify. I...

Thanks to my friends in this forum, I have been awaken from my dream state and no longer have any fantasies about the K1300GT. It probably is a very nice ride with many convenient features however, the price really causes one to re-evaluate. The family CFO would allow the purchase but she said...

Currently own an 07 FJR along with an 04 GL 1800 but always curious about new rides. On a lark I stopped at the closest BMW shop and eyeballed the new K1300GT on the floor. Looked like a pretty nice sport tourning ride with lotsa fancy electronics (ABS ESA ASC heated grips and seat, adjustable...

Has anyone tried the Tiregard remote pressure checking device on an FJR yet? I'm pretty compulsive about checking tire pressure frequently and wonder if the stem mounted sensors work. Looks like it has the potential to be a really useful piece of equipment that would save crawling around on...

I know this is really a "low tech" addition to the cycle but I have to say that it works exactly as advertised with a five second installation. Have only had it on the bike for a few days but I like it better than the throttle lock I've tried because it lets me adjust to the subtle changes in...